Description

This minifigure represents a US Armoured Division Staff Sergeant, a non-commissioned officer (NCO) who played a crucial role in America’s mechanized warfare during World War II. Staff sergeants were the backbone of armoured units, responsible for leading squads of infantry who supported tanks in combined-arms operations.

The U.S. Armoured Divisions, fielding the famous M4 Sherman tank, were the spearhead of Allied advances in Europe. Staff sergeants ensured that infantry and armour worked together — the tanks providing heavy firepower, while infantry cleared enemy positions, protected tanks from anti-tank troops, and secured ground. This coordination proved decisive in campaigns from Normandy (1944) to the Battle of the Bulge (1944–45) and the final push into Germany.

The staff sergeant’s uniform was similar to that of regular infantry: olive drab fatigues, the M1 steel helmet, and webbing for ammunition and gear. However, armoured infantry often wore tanker jackets or modified uniforms to better withstand the rigors of mechanized combat. This minifigure depicts that mix of practicality and combat readiness, complete with rank insignia identifying him as a staff sergeant.

Weapons varied depending on assignment. Many carried the M1 Garand rifle or the lighter M1 carbine, ideal for mobility around vehicles. Submachine guns like the Thompson or M3 “Grease Gun” were also common, especially in close-quarters fighting. As NCOs, staff sergeants directed fire, ensured ammunition resupply, and maintained morale in the thick of combat.

US Armoured Divisions were decisive in breaking German defences, racing across France after the Normandy breakout, and blunting the last major German counteroffensive in the Ardennes. The leadership of NCOs like staff sergeants ensured these complex operations succeeded.

This minifigure pays tribute to the combat leaders of America’s armoured might — experienced, steady under fire, and essential to Allied victory.

Includes 1 x US Armoured Division Staff Sergeant minifigure disassembled.

Pcs: 9

Age rating: 14+